Australia Women beat West Indies by 90 runs in the St Kitts match.
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Australia Women secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match One Day International series against the West Indies.
The visitors recorded a 90-run victory in the Australia Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI held at St Kitts on March 29, 2026.
Australia Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI
Veteran batter Beth Mooney led the Australian scoring with 65 runs after the team elected to bat first. Although Ashmini Munisar dismissed top-order players such as Ellyse Perry for a golden duck, Australia reached a competitive total of 269 for 7.
Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham stabilized the innings with significant middle-order contributions.
The West Indies’ response began productively, reaching 92 for 1 behind a 45-run contribution from Hayley Matthews.
However, the host nation experienced a collapse of eight wickets for 36 runs as the pitch conditions increasingly favored spin. The chase concluded at 179 runs when the final wicket fell in the 46th over.
Bowling Statistics and Match Impact
- Georgia Wareham: 3 wickets for 29 runs (Player of the Match)
- Ashleigh Gardner: 3 wickets for 34 runs
- Hayley Matthews: 3 wickets for 40 runs
- Ashmini Munisar: 2 wickets for 41 runs
Spinners Georgia Wareham and Ashleigh Gardner dominated the second half of the match. Their accurate spells dismantled the West Indies middle order and prevented any late-stage recovery by the batting side.
This result ensures Australia maintains its dominant record on the tour following a previous T20I series sweep.
Key Takeaways
- Australia secured a 90-run victory to take a winning series lead.
- Beth Mooney top-scored for the visitors with 65 runs from the top order.
- Georgia Wareham earned Player of the Match honors for her three wickets.
| Question |
| Who was the highest individual run-scorer for Australia in this match? A) Ellyse Perry B) Tahlia McGrath C) Beth Mooney D) Georgia Wareham |
| How many wickets did Georgia Wareham take to earn Player of the Match? A) 2 wickets B) 3 wickets C) 4 wickets D) 5 wickets |
| What was the total runs scored by West Indies before they were bowled out? A) 129 runs B) 179 runs C) 269 runs D) 92 runs |